Approved
consistent with memo and attachment dated 11/9/01. Two questions
regarding the costs of providing LEP services have been added,
which have increased the time burden to respondents by 5 minutes
per survey. One question regarding oral proficiency has also been
added but does not add additional time burden (refer to 11/13/01
memo).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2002
06/30/2002
30,564
0
0
13,654
0
0
0
0
0
This study will provide data on the
number and characteristics of LEP students with disabilities, and
the instructional services they receive in public schools across
the U.S. The findings will be used by federal, state, and local
policy makers to inform decision-making concerning programs for LEP
students and LEP students with disabilities. Data will be collected
form public school district administrators and school
staff.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.